Question 4 Part B: Which detail from the article best supports the answer to Part A? (1 point) Responses  “In 1981, the Green Belt Movement got its first significant funding when the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) provided ‘seed money’ that transformed the effort from a few tree nurseries to a large number with thousands of seedlings.” (paragraph 12) “In 1981, the Green Belt Movement got its first significant funding when the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) provided ‘seed money’ that transformed the effort from a few tree nurseries to a large number with thousands of seedlings.” (paragraph 12)  “In 1971, she became the first woman in east and central Africa to earn a Ph.D.; her doctorate is in biological sciences.” (paragraph 16) “In 1971, she became the first woman in east and central Africa to earn a Ph.D.; her doctorate is in biological sciences.” (paragraph 16)  “One self-help columnist urged young Kenyans to plant trees; ‘You never know,’ she said, ‘where it might lead.’” (paragraph 24) “One self-help columnist urged young Kenyans to plant trees; ‘You never know,’ she said, ‘where it might lead.’” (paragraph 24)  “For their boldness, Maathai and Green Belt colleagues were subjected to stints in jail and harassment, including death threats.” (paragraph 18).
The detail from the article that best supports the answer to Part A is: “In 1981, the Green Belt Movement got its first significant funding when the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) provided ‘seed money’ that transformed the effort from a few tree nurseries to a large number with thousands of seedlings.” (paragraph 12) This detail shows that Maathai's organization, the Green Belt Movement, received significant funding from the United Nations Development Fund for Women which helped to expand their tree planting efforts.
